1 . As humans, we’re meant to be social creatures. Being socially connected is key to our mental and emotional health.
People aren’t thinking about you — at least not to the degree that you think.
People are much more tolerant than you think. In your mind, the very idea of doing or saying something embarrassing in public is frightening. You’re sure that everyone will judge you. But in reality, it’s very unlikely that people are going to make a big deal over a social faux pas (失礼).
| A．But that’s not the case. |
| B．We should learn to self-evaluate (自我评估) our social awkwardness. |
| C．Everyone makes mistakes; it’s part of being human. |
| D．Yet many of us are shy and socially introverted (内向的). |
| E．Most people are caught up in their own lives and concerns. |
| F．Many other people feel just as awkward and nervous as you do. |
| G．Everyone has done it at some point so most will just ignore it and move on. |
2 . Bad judgments are meant to feed our own personal ego (自我意识) and put others down, which is not the healthiest thing to do. Here are five reasons why you should stop it now.
You start finding faults in everyone. Judging quickly moves on to more private areas of your life.
Judging becomes a habit. If you judge people, sooner or later, it becomes a habit, and you start judging everyone around you for the tiniest of things.
People begin to distrust you. If you pass judgments about other people in front of your audience, you will lose their trust. As they will begin to feel that if you can judge others in front of them, you can talk about them behind their back.
Judgment is a sign of unhappiness. If you are 100% happy with who you are, you are a lot less likely to feel the need to judge others. If you are self-assured, you will not feel the need to cast a downward glance at others.
| A．You are viewed positively by people. |
| B．You start taking yourself too seriously. |
| C．Hence, seeing others positively shows we are positive people. |
| D．You judge their clothing, actions, success, values, and everything. |
| E．Likewise, you also judge because you feel you are better than others. |
| F．You start judging your close ones; friends, family members, partner, etc. |
| G．And no one wants to make friends with someone often talking unkindly about others. |
3 . How to treat each other well
The following tips can help you enjoy a healthy and satisfying relationship.
Create a foundation of respect.
Appreciate each other. A healthy relationship should be one in which you and your partner feel appreciated. Often, relationships are built from many small things added one on top of the other.
Expect changes. Know that your relationship will likely change. Allow growth for yourself, your partner, and for the relationship itself.
| A．Spend quality time together |
| B．Make a healthy relationship work |
| C．Relationships can be fun and exciting early on |
| D．Your partner’s thoughts and feelings have value |
| E．Find activities that you can do together regularly |
| F．Find the things your partner does for you and say “thank you” |
| G．Recognize changes in your relationship are opportunities for new growth |
4 . As a professional life and relationship coach, Allison Cowan has over 21 years of experience in teaching and supporting others to achieve their goals. She has dedicated her career to helping her clients gain power and awareness in their lives.
As a coach, Allison inspires her clients to overcome obstacles and achieve goals. However, her practice has come with its own share of challenges. Expanding her knowledge to meet diverse client needs has involved lots of trial-and-error searching.
Initially, Allison spent a hard time building strong and trustworthy relationships with her clients. She knew trust was critical to finding and retaining clients but was frustrated at how long the trust-building process takes.
Allison soon learned that there was no single right way to coach. To meet her clients’ different needs, she needed to become more efficient at supporting their diverse learning styles. To overcome her challenges as a coach and offer better service, she began looking for ways to customize her coaching solutions.
During her search, Allison realized Positive Psychology is a field with many different goals. “It covers so many areas, including whatever a client may go through,” she recalled. Later, she began using self-reflection tools to help her clients develop self-acceptance and self-forgiveness. She even discovered a way to help clients without a coaching goal find their purposes. She said, “There’s a lot of blame. The more they stay in blame mode, the more angry they are, and they are not able to move forward with acceptance and forgiveness. But we can find solutions in Positive Psychology.”
Whether Allison was helping clients build self-confidence, understand their attachment styles, or reframe their challenges, she quickly found that she was also learning all the time. By completing the homework Allison assigned to them, her clients were also changing. They were more engaged with their coaching and making more significant progress between their sessions. That made Allison proud. She said, “They grow and move forward at a quicker pace. That’s what coaching is about.”
1. Why is Allison’s initial trouble mentioned in the text?| A．To show her special efforts. | B．To stress her defeated career. |
| C．To prove the difficulty in coaching. | D．To give the reason for setting goals. |
| A．She used the same coaching ways to teach them. |
| B．She coached them according to their own needs. |
| C．She tried her best to change their learning styles. |
| D．She helped them overcome their challenges in life. |
| A．Doubtful. | B．Unclear. |
| C．Supportive. | D．Dismissive. |
| A．Allison’s clients misunderstood what coaching is about. |
| B．Allison learned to build self-confidence all the time. |
| C．Allison’s clients helped her complete homework. |
| D．Allison and her clients benefited each other. |
Most of us haven’t been taught how to apologize. That’s
When you’re apologizing for something, it’s critical to show true sorrow and regret. It feels
Your attention when apologizing should be on the impact of your words or deeds, not on your
An apology isn’t the only chance you ever get to address the underlying issue. The apology is the chance you get to establish the ground for future communication. When
6 . There are some people who are always surrounded by friends, and there are others who are always standing on the outside, looking at the crowd of friends.
1. Be yourself.
Nobody likes a liar.
2. Start with people you know.
Even if you don’t think that you have a lot of friends, you are likely to know a lot of people. Reach out to get in touch with acquaintances and reconnect with old friends you haven’t seen for a long time. Don’t forget about friends of friends.
3. Be open-minded.
4. Be there.
In order to have a good relationship with your friends, you need to be a friend. This means that you need to be there when your friends need you. For example, if one of your friends calls you in the middle of the night crying, don’t hang up.
| A．You may see some really cool people just by hanging out with your friends and their friends. |
| B．When you meet new people, ask them questions about themselves. |
| C．In fact, if you aren’t yourself, it isn’t you that others are becoming friends with. |
| D．If you don’t know where to start, join a community group or a club. |
| E．He calls you because he considers you to be a friend. |
| F．If you are one of the outsiders, it is time to come out of your shell and start making new friends. |
| G．Don’t go into a situation with a judgmental attitude which will make you less popular. |
7 . Everyone, at one time or another, has experienced some challenges in friendships and relationships with family members. We might find ourselves upset or angry with other people, or even find that we argue with them. The reality is that nobody is perfect and we need to realize that we should find ways to live happier and less stressful lives.
Respect other people and accept them
This is the most important point.
We might have friends who are crazy about sports, while we prefer reading. Or perhaps a parent’s hobby seems boring to us but it is something they love. If we want to keep our relationships strong and positive, we should at least take time to listen to them and talk about what matters to them. By doing this, we show them that we care about them and their interests.
Apologize when you make a mistake
This is the hardest thing for most of us to do, yet a simple “I’m sorry” can undo a lot of tension. By being honest when you make a mistake, you can fix any problem you may have caused and show that you are an adult.
So, try and follow the advice from now on, and you will find that you have happier and stronger relationships with your friends and loved ones.
| A．Be interested in others’ interests |
| B．Making an apology to someone shows you are frank |
| C．When you are in trouble, your friends are always there to help you |
| D．Respecting your friends’ parents is more important than your friends |
| E．Here are some tips on how to make relationships happier and healthier |
| F．And there is little doubt that you can live and work in harmony with others |
| G．If we want to show someone we love them, we need to first respect who they are and show them we accept them for who they are |
8 . You form an impression ofa person based on his postures, gestures and facial expressions, as soon as you meet, or even see him. This is why it is important to make a good first impression on the person who will be interviewing you. Within the first 60 seconds of meeting you, the interviewer will have formed an impression about what type of person you are and what kind of employee you would become, and
First of all, relax. Think positive thoughts and you are more likely to come across as a positive, confident person during the interview.
Another important issue is eye contact. Looking someone in the eye shows confidence in yourself and trust’in the other person. However, don’t overdo it, as too much eve contact or staring will make the other person uncomfortable. Use more eye contact when listening than when talking, and when you look away, look down.
| A．55% of chis will be based only on your body language |
| B．Posture is important |
| C．it will be wise of you to focus on the interviewer |
| D．walk as fast as possible with a smile |
| E．Dress smartly |
| F．Looking up at the ceiling will make you seem bored or rude |
| G．Try to avoid slowing down as you walk into the room |
9 . If somebody informs you that you have a leaf in your hair, smile politely and say, “Oh. Thanks.” When you turn to find it is the cute guy who asks smart questions, try to look as
Remind yourself that you will likely find another among the thousands on the
Maybe he will not go
Do not be too serious. Maybe he will talk about movies or books. Maybe about his school or his work.
If he seems exceptionally
But even if you do, you will have to
| A．amazed | B．anxious | C．normal | D．passive |
| A．flower | B．skin | C．guy | D．leaf |
| A．train | B．ground | C．line | D．coast |
| A．beside | B．under | C．over | D．beyond |
| A．adventure | B．stress | C．attention | D．struggle |
| A．ahead | B．away | C．out | D．down |
| A．typical | B．eager | C．professional | D．individual |
| A．potential | B．equal | C．emergent | D．correct |
| A．Argue | B．Joke | C．Play | D．Act |
| A．angry | B．frightening | C．open | D．closed |
| A．unless | B．until | C．before | D．if |
| A．run | B．swim | C．cycle | D．fly |
| A．question | B．response | C．feeling | D．thought |
| A．seek | B．build | C．leave | D．head |
| A．trees | B．birds | C．clouds | D．roofs |
10 . Best friends Joe and Paul spent the morning of fine 23, 1963, playing baseball. At about noon Paul started feeling
“Ummm. I’ll ask my mom if I can go. I need her
Joe’s parents and many other people were trying to
“It’s hot, ” Joe’s mother said. “Why not take the bus to the store?” “No, me’ am. Bikes are
When the boys reached Center Street. Joe started to get
“Dad told me about some trouble here last week,” Joe said sadly. “I’ll just wait outside, ” “Not happening” Paul said, as he grasped Joe’s arm and the two boys.
A waiter gave them a dirty look and
Before the boys could responded, a soft voice interrupted the discussion. “These boys will be joining me.” The man and the boys
After the meal, she said, “Two friends like you, that shouldn’t be a problem.” Then she
| A．hungry | B．sick | C．hot | D．thirsty |
| A．action | B．decision | C．permission | D．attention |
| A．beliefs | B．chances | C．sayings | D．rules |
| A．keep | B．change | C．accept | D．make |
| A．unusual | B．unfit | C．unpleasant | D．unfair |
| A．necessary | B．fine | C．comfortable | D．popular |
| A．guided | B．forced | C．advised | D．persuaded |
| A．desperate | B．curious | C．nervous | D．ashamed |
| A．walked | B．jumped | C．lay | D．broke |
| A．after | B．as | C．though | D．if |
| A．found | B．made | C．showed | D．stopped |
| A．turned | B．happened | C．stopped | D．expected |
| A．pretending | B．hesitating | C．planning | D．begging |
| A．rude | B．kind | C．polite | D．gentle |
| A．cycled | B．drove | C．wheeled | D．fled |
